The new Emerald Green Airbus A380 Flying Honu plane was delivered to ANA this week at Toulouse before departing for Narita Airport. All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, received the Emerald Green Airbus A380 FLYING HONU on May 15, 2019 and follows the delivery of the Sky Blue […]
The first A350-900 for Japan Airlines (JAL) has successfully completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft to be produced by Airbus for the airline and features a special A350 logo on the fuselage. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including cabin completion, as well as […]
The first A330neo of the Americas has been delivered to Azul Linhas Aéreas on lease from Avolon, becoming the first airline from the Americas to fly the A330-900. The aircraft is the first of 15 A330neo ordered by Avolon. The A330neo, Airbus’ new generation A330 aircraft, will be used by the airline to expand its […]
Delta’s first A330-900neo made its initial test flight Wednesday morning, sporting its signature Delta livery in the skies above southern France. This marks an important milestone for the aircraft, with delivery to Delta expected later this spring. Delta will be the first North American operator of the A330-900neo, which will offer: A modern, luxurious interior […]
The first A330neo for Lion Air Group has rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, France, featuring the airline’s distinctive livery. The aircraft will be operated on lease from BOC Aviation. Altogether, Lion Air Group will acquire 10 A330neo aircraft, eight of which will be leased from BOC Aviation. The aircraft will have […]
Fiji Airways has adopted the A350 XWB as part of its expansion plans to broaden its international network. Two A350-900s will be leased from Dubai based DAE Capital, making Fiji Airways the newest operator and DAE Capital the latest customer. With its common type rating with the A330 Family, the A350 XWB was the natural […]
Air Macau has presented its first A320neo at a ceremony held at Macau International Airport. The aircraft is the 21st Airbus aircraft in Air Macau’s fleet that already includes four A319ceo, six A320ceo and 10 A321ceo aircraft. In total, Air Macau will receive eight additional A320neo and A321neo aircraft under leasing agreement in order to […]
Air Mauritius has taken delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from ALC during a ceremony held in Toulouse. The National carrier of the Republic of Mauritius is the first A330neo operator based in the southern hemisphere, and the first airline in the world to operate a combination of both the A330neo and A350 XWB. […]
Lisbon-based TAP Air Portugal has taken delivery of its first of twelve A321LRs on order, becoming the first airline to operate a combined A330neo and A321LR fleet. The A321LR is the world’s most flexible and capable large single-aisle aircraft. Powered by CFM engines, TAP’s A321LR is configured with 171 seats (16 full flat Business, 48 Eco […]
Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, has firmed up its order for two A330-800 airliners, the latest version of the most popular A330 widebody airliner. It was announced last year that Uganda Airlines would be revived following the original airline being liquidated in 2001. The Uganda National Airlines Company chief executive, Ephraim Bagenda revealed […]
